Politician(s) lobbied: Tom Clonan (Senator), Seanad; Colm Burke (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Martin Daly (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Marie Sherlock (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; David Cullinane (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas
Intent: Support the implementation of a national cardiovascular disease strategy that prioritises prevention, early detection and timely diagnosis by 2027::Support alignment of Irish cardiovascular policy with the EU Safe Hearts Plan
Methods: Email
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Inviting key DPOs involved to attend and speak at the launch of a multi-stakeholder cardiovascular white paper calling for implementation of a National Cardiovascular Strategy by 2027, improved prevention and screening, and better patient access to care. Event scheduled for the morning of the 30th September during EU Screening Week.
Politician(s) lobbied: Colm Burke (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas
Intent: Policy change to accelerate patient access to advanced cancer therapies such as RLT
Methods: Event / Reception
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All Island Cancer Summit, 19th May 2026 which included the launch of the HPP white paper on advanced cancer therapies in Ireland.
Politician(s) lobbied: Pádraig O'Sullivan (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Colm Burke (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Manus Boyle (Senator), Seanad; Garrett Ahern (Senator), Seanad; Erin McGreehan (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Teresa Costello (Senator), Seanad; Shane Moynihan (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Damien Mccallion (Chief Technology and Transformation Officer), Health Service Executive; Muiris O’Connor (Assistant Secretary), Department of Health; Pádraig Rice (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Michael Cahill (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; David Cullinane (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Martin Daly (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Peter Roche (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Marie Sherlock (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Sorca Clarke (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Maria Byrne (Senator), Seanad; Tom Clonan (Senator), Seanad; Nicole Ryan (Senator), Seanad; Jim O'Callaghan (Minister), Department of Justice; Barry Heneghan (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Paul McAuliffe (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Mary Fitzpatrick (Senator), Seanad; Cormac Devlin (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Cormac Devlin (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Jennifer Carroll MacNeill (Minister), Department of Health; Micheál Martin (Taoiseach), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas
Intent: System shaping for advanced therapies like radioligand therapy and accelerating the time to access for patients in Ireland. ::Policy actions to reduce delays in patient access to innovative medicines
Methods: Event / ReceptionInformal communicationPhone callMeetingEmail
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Event / Reception
All Island Cancer Summit on the 19th May in Croke Park, HPP white paper on advanced therapies launched. Shared the report with DPOs after the event.
Event / Reception
Attended evening in Leinster House with Dublin Chamber of Commerce and discussed the importance of valuing innovation in government policy with some attendees.
Informal communication
Brief conversations at the US Ambassadors Independence Day evening, July 2026.
Phone call
Follow up phone calls to discuss the topic further
Event / Reception
Health Tech Ireland Forum in RCSI - discussed access to innovation and advanced therapies during the Q&A session
Meeting
One to one meetings to talk through the recommendations of recent HPP Report on advanced cancer therapies and in particular radioligand therapy. Locations included Buswells, Cork and one meeting in Leinster House.
Email
Sharing information on the topic
Politician(s) lobbied: Jennifer Carroll MacNeill (Minister), Department of Health; Peter Burke (Minister), Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment; John Newham (Assistant Secretary), Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment; Muiris O’Connor (Assistant Secretary), Department of Health
Intent: To encourage Government action to improve timely patient access to innovative medicines, ensure health system readiness for advanced therapies including radioligand therapy, and support the development and implementation of Ireland's National Life Sciences Strategy.
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Attended and spoke at the joint Ministerial Life Sciences Leadership event, Royal College of Physicians, 18th June 2026.Briefly talked to Minister for Health about improved patient access to innovation.
Politician(s) lobbied: Martin Daly (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Tom Clonan (Senator), Seanad; Colm Burke (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; David Cullinane (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Marie Sherlock (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas
Intent: To support policy makers to develop a National Cardiovascular Strategy in the context of the European Commission's Safe Hearts Plan and call to action for all member states.
Methods: MeetingEmail
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A roundtable discussion facilitated in Dublin's Alex Hotel supported by Red Flag. Held on the 25th February 2026 between politicians and stakeholders; including clinicians and patient advocates.
Email
Email submissions to discussion from those not in attendance for white paper.
Politician(s) lobbied: Aingeal O'Donoghue (Permanent Representative of Ireland to the European Union), Department of Foreign Affairs
Intent: Plans for Ireland's EU Presidency and importance of pro-innovation theme
Methods: Meeting
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Attended a multistakeholder roundtable meeting at the IIEA on the 16th April.
Politician(s) lobbied: Teresa Costello (Senator), Seanad; Colm Burke (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas
Intent: Express the importance of timely access to advanced cancer therapies requires alignment between policy ambition and implementation
Methods: Meeting
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Invited to attend a World Cancer Day event organised by Vulcan Consulting on behalf of MSD Ireland. The purpose of the event: launch a Cancer Dashboard report for Ireland, developed by the Swedish Institute for Health Economics, an independent research institute which has produced such visual tools for policymakers across EU Member States. Venue and Date: Buswells Hotel, 23-27, Molesworth St, Dublin 2, D02 CT80, on Wednesday, 4 February 2026
Politician(s) lobbied: John Shaw (Assistant Secretary), Department of the Taoiseach
Intent: Contribute to flagship AI government event for EU Presidency
Methods: Meeting
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Invited to an in-person roundtable discussion in the Department of the Taoiseach on Wednesday, 18 February
Politician(s) lobbied: Colm Burke (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; John Lahart (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Frank Feighan (Minister of State), Department of Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform; Marie Sherlock (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; David Cullinane (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Erin McGreehan (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Pádraig O'Sullivan (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Jennifer Carroll MacNeill (Minister), Department of Health; Jennifer Murnane O'Connor (Minister of State), Department of Health; Pádraig Rice (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Michael Cahill (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Colm Henry (Chief Clinical Officer), Health Service Executive; Robert Watt (Secretary General), Department of Health; Peter Roche (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Manus Boyle (Senator), Seanad; Maria Byrne (Senator), Seanad; Tom Clonan (Senator), Seanad; Teresa Costello (Senator), Seanad; Nicole Ryan (Senator), Seanad; Johnny Guirke (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Catherine Ardagh (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Conor Sheehan (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Barry Heneghan (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Michael Fitzmaurice (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Duncan Smith (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas; Seán Crowe (TD), Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas
Intent: Government adopt key policy recommendations to enable health system readiness for advanced cancer therapies eg Car T and radio ligand therapy (RLT) in Ireland
Methods: Event / ReceptionMeetingEmailInformal communication
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HPP Advanced Therapies Roundtable held at the Royal College of Physicians of Ireland (RCPI), 25 March brought together key stakeholders from across healthcare, patient advocate leaders, policy and academia to discuss the opportunities and challenges associated with health system readiness and patient access to innovative treatments.
Meeting
Informal meeting with some interested public representatives to answer any questions about system shaping for advanced therapies ahead of participation in roundtable on the 3rd March in Buswells Hotel.
Email
Invites to Roundtable and follow up emails from HPP to delegates regarding their outcome whitepaper.
Informal communication
Texts to ensure invites and information received
Politician(s) lobbied: Professor Mary Horgan (Chief Medical Officer), Department of Health
Intent: Plans for development of a National Cardiovascular Strategy and Health System Shaping for Advanced Therapies like Car-T and RLT
Methods: Event / Reception
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IIEA event held at their offices in North Great Georges St.Ireland's EU Presidency: Leading Europe's Public Health Agenda
